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Today I need a… Father’s Day Gift
Father’s Day will be here before you know it, so get your gift now! We’ve assembled some of our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas below to help make it easier on a mom who already has a million and two things on her to-do list. Let’s check this one off your list today!
1. For Dad’s who love beer – Brumate Hopsulator – A doubled-walled stainless steel can cooler to keep Dad’s beer icy cold all summer long. Comes in a variety of colors including a wood-grain pattern. Pair it with a new beer to try! Some of my husband’s recommendations: Double Grid by Hop Butcher For the World, Son of Juice by Maplewood Brewery and/or Gummypocalypse by Noon Whistle Brewing.
2. For Dad’s who love technology (and have an iphone) – Apple Watch Series 4 – Although the most expensive item on our list, this watch can do so much including take calls, text, track workouts and more.
3. For Dad’s who love technology (and have an Android phone) – Samsung Galaxy Watch – With a charge that can last for days, this is a watch that will be his personal assistant. Like the Apple Watch, he can take calls, text, track health, workouts and more.
4. For the sentimental Dad – Snapfish Woodblock Desk Calendar, on sale through 6/4 for 60% off with code 60M2019 making this calendar just under $10! This calendar is the perfect addition to any Dad’s office or desk, especially when personalized with priceless family pictures.
5. For Dad’s who love their team – Custom MLB T-Shirt – Give them a shirt you know they’ll love with their own name on the back!
6. For Dad’s who love to joke – Dad Jokes: Good, Clean Fun for All Ages! Book – I’ve never met a Dad that didn’t love a good Dad Joke! Give the dad in your life a head start.
7. For the Dad who loves his morning coffee – Whiskey & Rum Barrel Aged Coffee Whole Bean Box Set – A special dad deserves special coffee. This gift box has three different samples of coffee you won’t find in your everyday grocery store.
8. For the Dad who loves being outdoors – Landmann 28347 Big Sky Fire Pit – We’ve reviewed this fire pit before on this blog, I got it for my husband a few years ago for Father’s Day and it was a big hit. Make sure to coat with high-temp rustoleum and it’ll last for years of s’mores and campfire memories.
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June 1, 2019
Quick – Order These Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts!

Last minute shopping? No problem, we rounded up some great Mother’s Day items that are all Amazon Prime eligible and sure to get to that special mom in time.

EXTRA LARGE Insulated Wine Glass – This one holds half a bottle of wine!

Cute Resin Earrings – Bright colors for Spring

Paddywax Rosewood + Patchouli candle

Wireless Earbuds

Natural Crystal Bracelet

Tulips in time for Mother’s Da y – order by NOON on 5/9.

A cashmere wrap to keep her shoulders warm through Spring and beyond.

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May 8, 2019
Today I Need A…Mother’s Day Gift! Our Mother’s Day Gift Guides for 2019

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but don’t panic! We put together some gift ideas so you can shop and order with the click of a mouse. The items below are all different price points and different styles, but I can tell you that I would love to receive ANY of them! Let’s just say I already emailed my husband a link to this page. There’s a list for Amazon and a list for Target, both with easy ordering and fast shipping.

That being said, Mother’s Day is not all about gifts and many moms would be happy to just spend the day with their family doing something relaxing while knowing that their kids and families thought about them. A homemade card, not having to make dinner, and my kids cleaning their rooms sounds like an amazing Mother’s Day to me. Last year, I asked for hydrangea flowers to plant in my garden; this year I asked for all of us to take a hike along Lake Michigan together. But, I know my husband loves to have something for me to open to help me feel appreciated. Enter this list.

1 – For Mom’s who love wine – Modern Copper Stemless Wine Glasses – Chic, useful and along with a bottle of wine you know she’ll love, makes this a gift that says “Sit and relax a while – you deserve it!”
2 – For Moms who hate to clean – iRobot Roomba Vacuum – I know what you’re thinking, I can’t get a vacuum for Mother’s Day! This is definitely a gift you give only if you KNOW the woman you are buying for would appreciate it. I, for one, would love the ability to take one of my daily tasks, like vacuuming, off my list.
3 – For Moms who love to be comfy – Lace back PJ’s – These are seriously cute and reviewers say they are incredibly comfortable. It’s a win-win!
4 – For Moms who love showing off their children – Custom Initial Necklace – This necklace is a way to personalize a gift for any mom. Whatever the number of kids, you can add a disc pendant for each.
5 – For Moms who could use some pampering – Bath Bomb Gift Set – Bath bombs are everywhere nowadays and for good reason. They feel like a small luxury at the end of a long day or week. This set comes in a super-cute gift box making it a gorgeous gift.
6 – For Moms who love to be on trend – Trendy Resin Hoop Earrings – Resin Earrings are a must-have accessory for any chic mom!
7 – For Sentimental moms (or really any mom) – Letters to My Mom Book – Kids can write letters to their Mom now for her to open later – a time capsule between mother and child. I’m not crying, you’re crying!
8 – For Moms who love to garden or cook – AeroGarden – I know it’s finally spring and many of us are planting our garden outside, but with the AeroGarden, herbs and veggies can be grown year round indoors putting dinner ingredients at your fingertips.

1 – For Mom’s who loves to journal – One Question a Day for Moms. “What is the funniest thing your child has said recently?”, this five-year journal asks a question like this everyday giving Mom the opportunity to jot down memories she doesn’t want to forget.
2 – For Mom’s who love wine – EcoVessel PORT 10oz Insulated Stainless Steel Stemless Wine Glass. Insulated to keep wine at your desired temperature, a silicone base to keep the glass from slipping, and a 100 year warranty? What more could you ask for? I love the Gold and Blue Moonlight colors.
3 – For Mom’s who love beauty products – Target Beauty Box. The all natural mom will love this beauty box full of eco-conscious products.
4 – For Mom’s who are runners or love music – Anker Wireless Earbuds. I love these wireless earbuds for running and working out, but they can be used for so much more! Listening to music or a podcast wire free makes moving about your day much easier and enjoyable.
5 – For Mom’s who love to be comfy – Women’s Pajama Set. With 5 star reviews, these pajamas are sure to be a new favorite for bedtime.
6 – For Mom’s who love their smoothies – Ninja Smart Screen Blender DUO. This is the blender we use DAILY to make our protein smoothies. If you want to go a step further, this version, Ninja Professional 1200W Kitchen System – BL685, comes with a food processor bowl too.
7 – For Mom’s who love jewelry with clean lines – Mama Bear Bolo Bracelet. A truly versatile bracelet she can wear with any outfit.
8 – For Sentimental moms (or really any mom) Letter’s To My Mom Book. Kids can write letters to their Mom’s now for her to open later – a time capsule between mother and child. I’m not crying, you’re crying… again!

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April 29, 2019
Shoes I’m Living in this Spring
Shoes!

Cute and functional shoes for plantar fasciitis relief

Quick Links here, full reviews below:
Flip-flops – Reef Women’s Ginger with Slim Woven Strap
Leather Sneakers – ECCO Women’s Soft 7 S neaker
Running Shoes – Asics Women’s Gel-Cumulus 20
Slippers – Vionic Adilyn Women Round Toe Canvas Slipper

I love shoes, always have. Shoes can really make or break an outfit, and your feet, all at the same time. So, when I started having issues about two years ago with plantar fasciitis pain, I had to leave my flat flip-flops and super cute-but-unsupportive flats behind. Let me tell you, when I started researching shoes with good arch support or supportive shoe design I found lots of shoes that may have been good for my feet, but were not so good to look at. So, through trial-and-error, and lots of online searches, I came across these shoes that I live in every day.

1. Flip-flops – Reef Women’s Ginger with Slim Woven Strap

I am a flip-flop girl. I love them and wear them all through spring, summer, and the first half of fall. The problem is that most flip-flops are just a flat piece of material which provides absolutely no support for your arches. I searched and searched for an affordable brand that met my needs for arch support and didn’t hurt my feet. These Reef brand flip-flops were the winners! As you can see in the picture below, they have a raised arch area for support and I wore them for a 1.5 mile walk with my dog right out of the package with no issues between my toes or where the straps are located. I will say, they are pretty form fitting to my feet which I believe to be standard to even a bit narrow in size, so if you have wider feet this style may not be for you.
2. Leather Sneakers – ECCO Women’s Soft 7 Sneaker

These are some of my favorite shoes ever! They were my first “supportive shoe” purchase and I wear them everywhere, even during the winter when the snow is not too high. What I love about them is that they are high-quality leather so they have lasted in good condition going on two years now. They could use some cleaning, but other than that they look great. I also love that the insole is removable. They don’t have quiet enough arch support for me alone, so I removed the insole that came with the shoe and replaced it with my own insole with much higher arch support. If you look at the picture below, you’ll see my blue inserts, you can find the ones I bought here. These shoes are versatile, I wear them with almost everything and get compliments on them all the time!
3. Running Shoes – Asics Women’s Gel-Cumulus 20

Now, running shoes are a very personal purchase. We all have differences in how we run, how our foot strikes the ground and slight differences in the anatomy of our feet. What I can say is I have always worn Asics for running and these Gel-Cumulus 20 shoes are well-suited to my feet. They have a wider toe-box which I prefer, I hate when my toes feel tight. They are a bit more structured and have just the right amount of arch support for my specific needs. If you are unsure of what you need, I would definitely recommend going to a running store and getting a professional to help you choose a shoe for you. I am almost exclusively a treadmill runner and these Asics have held up well for me.
4. Slippers – Vionic Adilyn Women Round Toe Canvas Slipper

Ok, so I wouldn’t consider these to be shoes, but I wear them exclusively around my house every day. And I mean it, I rarely go barefoot anymore. These Vionic slippers offer me daily arch support which, along with my other shoe choices, has helped my heel pain almost disappear. They have an adjustable velcro strap on the side which I needed because I consider my feet to be average to narrow and do adjust these to almost their tightest fit. They keep my toes warm all winter, spring and fall and the only time I don’t wear these slippers is on very hot days in the summer. They have a hard sole so you could wear them outside if needed. While not the cutest on this list, they do what I need them to do which is all that really matters for me.
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April 12, 2019
Communion Dress Options that Won’t Break the Bank

Springtime – the flowers are just starting to bloom, the sun is shining, and Communion season is upon us. This year my daughter will be celebrating her own communion and so a few months ago we began our hunt for the perfect outfit. However, finding a communion dress for her proved to be difficult in Maine. We drove an hour and a half to the Maine Mall (we have one mall, can you believe it?) but had no luck! Ultimately, we turned to Amazon and were pleasantly surprised.

Dress: We wanted something simpler and this white chiffon dress was perfect. The flowy sleeves and pleated front add just the right amount of detail and the tie in the back insures a snug fit. Find it here on amazon: https://amzn.to/2WHUtjg

Shoes: I’m a big fan of the SmartFit shoes from Payless. This Girls’ Cici Flower Heel fits well and has a secure strap. We found these shoes on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HU4MgP

Veil: A veil was the first think my daughter wanted, she would have worn a paper bag as long as she had a veil. While this option was a bit pricier than others, it has a floral wreath that compliments her shoes. https://amzn.to/2I7M7gP

Gloves: The final touch! How often do have the chance to fancy wear gloves? I couldn’t pass on this request and I found these. https://amzn.to/2ZVwH9H

Some other dresses we loved were:

Adorable Lace Dress with Heart Cut Out!

Lace Embroidery Dress in White

Floor Length Flutter Sleeve Dress

April 3, 2019
Easter Baskets Made Easy

Easter is just 3 weeks away and have I gotten anything for my kids’ Easter baskets? Nope. I just don’t get out shopping like I used to anymore. Between work and the kids school and activity schedules I have no time to get out and shop, especially without at least one of my kids with me.

I usually choose an Easter Basket theme each year, something I know the girls are into at the time or something I know will be part of our spring/summer. A few years ago when we were first starting our vegetable garden I bought my girls gardening gloves, watering cans, garden themed books, sunglasses, a garden craft and chocolate carrots. They loved it and couldn’t wait to get started with planting our garden!

So, I thought I would try buying everything online this year and put together a few basket ideas to share with you all as I go. Order what you like, wait for the goodies to come in the mail and then assemble!

Special notes:

1. These basket ideas are candy-free. If you want to add candy it is much cheaper to go to your grocery store or local Target and pick up candy.

2. Some of these item combinations can get expensive when adding them up. Pick one, two, three items – whatever fits your budget or age of your child.

3. Target has Free 2-Day shipping on orders of $35 or more. Amazon has Free shipping for Prime members or for orders $25 or more.

Butterfly Themed Easter Basket

Butterfly Themed Easter Basket:
1. National Geographic Butterfly Book
2. Melissa & Doug Butterfly Magnet Craft
3. Monarch Butterfly Wings
4. Butterfly Hair Clips
5. Butterfly Terrarium
6. Butterfly Binoculars

Nature/Outdoors Themed Easter Basket

Nature/Outdoors Themed Easter Basket:
1. Go Find It – Outdoor Family Scavenger Hunt Game
2. Reusable Nature Stickers
3. Melissa & Doug Bug Binoculars
4. On the Nature Trail Book
5. Paint a Birdhouse Kit
6. Paint Your Own Pet Rocks

Unicorn Themed Easter Basket

Unicorn Themed Easter Basket:
1. Unicorn Necklace Set
2. Unicorn Paint By Stickers
3. Paint Your Own Unicorn
4. Unicorn Headband
5. Unicorn Flip Flops
6. Unicorn Easter Eggs
7. Unicorn Joke Book
8. Unicorn Bucket – or – Unicorn Canvas Bucket

Sports Themed Easter Basket

Sports Themed Easter Basket:
1. Paint Your Own Sports Bank
2. Light Up Flying Disc
3. Mini Tabletop Soccer Game
4. Sports Easter Eggs
5. Nerf Vortex Howler Football
6. Sport Sunglasses
7. Sport Bucket

Mermaid Themed Easter Basket

Mermaid Themed Easter Basket:
1. Klutz Magical Mermaids Craft Book
2. Bath Bomb with Mermaid Necklace
3. Mermaid Sequin Slap Bracelets
4. Narwhal Light-Up Fingerlings
5. Mermaid Tail Mini Purse

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April 1, 2019
Great Kids Gift Alert!

National Geographic Kids Magazine makes an awesome gift! Our kids love getting them in the mail and completing the activities in each issue. They take them on car trips, to restaurants or grab them for a little light reading in the morning with their breakfast.

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March 19, 2019